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OverviewNew Term starts from 6th October 2010Bookings now open to reserve your space!Improvers Choreography Class8-9pmThe Greenwood Centre, Hampton HillWednesdayArabesque Nights Showcase - First Thursday of every month, The Gunnersbury ChiswickThursdayPrivate 1-2-1 lessons available in the morning.Beginners Class3-4pmWhitton Community CentreImprovers Technique Class4-5pmWhitton Community CentreSaturdayBeginnersBeginners Courses - Level 1 and 2 8 Week Course Starting from 8th October 2010What will I learn?Technique, Choreography and Performance Skills are all covered in this course for those completely new to bellydance or beginner level students.We will be learning a cheeky christmas choreography and students will have the opportunity to PERFORM the dance at ARABESQUE NIGHTS PROFESSIONAL BELLYDANCE SHOWCASE on Thursday 2nd December at The Gunnersbury in Chiswick.What will I wear?Leggings or a long skirt and a comfortable top you can move freely in - you don't have to show your tummy! Barefoot or dance slippers - no tights or socks! Hip scarves will be available to borrow or contact Natalie for stockists. For the you will be asked to dress Christmassy - so hunt out that box of tinsel!Day and Time: Saturday Daytime 3-4pm Location: Whitton Community Centre Cost: £60 for the term paid before the start of the coursePlease email Natalie to discuss payment options if you are unable to pay up front.Buy NowImproversImprovers Technique - Level 1 and 28 Week Course Starting from 9th October 2010What will I learn?Thills with drills and zills (sagats) in this 12 week technique focused class held in a dance studio with mirror at Whitton Community Centre. Do you know your undulations from your camels? Your shifts from your pelvic tilts? your hagallas from your saidi side steps? This fun technique focused course will cover improver level technique, drilling and you will learn interesting combos and movements that you can apply to your own dancing. There will also be a short group sagats practice each week to get you moving to those rhythms and playing at the same time!Day and Time: Saturday Daytime 4-5pm Location: The Catley Room, Whitton Community Centre Cost: £60 for the course payable before the course beginsSPECIAL OFFER: BUY IMPROVERS TECHNIQUE + CHOREOGRAPHY CLASSES FOR REDUCED PRICE OF £90 FOR THE TERMWhat will I need?You will need a pair of sagats for this course - youcan contact Natalie for stockists.Buy NowBuy NowImprovisationImprovers Choreography - Levels 1 and 28 Week Course Starting from 6th October 2010What will I learn?An improver level choreography to perform at ARABESQUE NIGHTS PROFESSIONAL BELLYDANCE SHOWCASE on Thursday 2nd December 2010.Day and Time: Wednesday Evening 8-9pm Location: The Greenwood Centre, Hampton HillCost: £60 for the course payable before the course beginsSPECIAL OFFER: BUY IMPROVERS TECHNIQUE + CHOREOGRAPHY CLASSES FOR REDUCED PRICE OF £90 FOR THE TERMWhat will I need?The desire to perform!Buy NowBuy NowPrivatePrivate LessonsFeel the need for a private lesson? To catch up on class, practice specific technique or work on your own performance skills or choreography.You can have focused individual attention for an hour at Natalie's home to help improve your dance.You will be expected to take part in your normal class warm up and then the rest of the lesson is up to you!Private lessons will normally take place on a Saturday day time although other days/times may be possible, just contact Natalie to arrange when is good for you.1hours lesson at Natalie's home is £201 hours lesson at community hall is £40 - this will be necessary for work with props or if you wish to review travelling steps or spins. LocationsWhitton Community CentrePercy RoadWhittonTwickenhamMiddlesexTW2 6JLThe Greenwood Centre1A School RoadHampton HillHamptonTW12 1QLFAQSFrequently Asked QuestionsWhat do I wear to bellydance classes? You can wear leggings or a long skirt to the classes with a top you can move freely about in. You will need a hip scarf (some will be available for you to borrow in class or you can contact Natalie for details on stockists.)You must be bare foot or wearing dance slippers/ballet shoes - tights or socks are not allowed due to health and safety reasons. As the term goes on I find that my students (and I!) often get ideas from each other on what they might wear to class and by the end of term the room is awash with colour!I am consious about my age, size, appearance - is bellydancing right for me?Unlike other dance genres bellydance embraces women of all age, size and appearance and the focus is on putting as much of YOU and your personality into the dance as possible.Here are what some of my students have written about the dance:"... to me bellydancing is a celebration of being female, you've got to have curves and a tum for it to work...""bellydancing has brought out my extrovert side (which I did not know I even had!)"..." I appreciate the ladies I learn with - seeing their different skills develop and their passions grow"..."When my friend told me to come to bellydancing lessons I wasn't convinced but after the first lesson I was hooked!"..."I started bellydaning as a fun way of exercising and learning something new..."..."It is very good for your posture and feeling good just being you.."..."its all started out as a bit of a laugh and has now become an important part of my life.."..."finding the gym boring, I found bellydance to be a perfect and full of fun alternative way to improve my physical fitness"..."I love how each dancer has her own qualities.."..."the bonus is that you can dress up in glitzy costumes and have fun! whilst toning muscle and burning calories"ClassesNewsPage-5Page-6Page-7Page-8Page-10Page-11Page-12Page-13Home